Attack of the Elvis Impersonators

Attack of the Elvis Impersonators is a 2017 Off-Broadway musical-parody with a book, music, and lyrics by Lory Lazarus.[1] The musical features original songs based on the music of singer Elvis Presley. It was inspired by Elvis Impersonator culture.

Production

The Off-Broadway production opened at the Lion Theatre of Theatre Row, New York City, on June 15, 2017. It was directed by Don Stephenson and choreographed by Melissa Zambrema. The musical direction, arrangements, and orchestrations were by Benjamin Rauhala. The cast featured Eric Sciotto and Laura Woyasz in the lead roles. Due to mixed reviews, the show closed on June 30. [2]

Characters
  • Drac Frenzie: Burnt out rock star who becomes an Elvis Impersonator and starts the religion of "Hound Dog"
  • Prissy Bordeaux: News reporter who falls in love with Frenzie
  • Antichrist: Conservative Supreme Court Justice who is actually the Devil

References
  1. Reilly, Darryl (2017-06-20). "Attack of the Elvis Impersonators – The Lion Theatre, Theatre Row". TheaterScene.net. Archived from the original on 2017-09-09. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  2. "Reviews". New York Theatre Guide. June 16, 2017.


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